Licensed Residential Therapist / Mental Health Clinician

Description $90,000–$125,000 (based on experience) + $10k Sign-On Bonus | Licensed (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD/PsyD) | Sonoma, CA | Full-Time with One Weekend Day Required

About the Role

Join our Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment program providing evidence-based therapy to teens ages 12–17 in a 24-hour therapeutic milieu, with a specialization in neurodivergent presentations including ASD, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and social communication challenges. As a residential clinician, you are embedded in the daily life of the program — providing individual, family, and group therapy while collaborating with on-site psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow clinicians around the clock.

Why Join Us $10k sign-on bonus for licensed therapists Work that matters — help teens and families through some of the hardest moments of their lives Specialized clinical focus — dedicated training in neurodivergent-affirming modalities provided Collaborative clinical team — supported by psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow therapists working as part of an integrated clinical team Full benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k + match, PTO, FSA, EAP

Requirements

What You’ll Do Provide weekly individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy using DBT, CBT, ACT, PEERS, and trauma-focused modalities (polyvagal, interoception, somatic exercises) Facilitate neurodivergent-specific programming including social skills groups and nervous system regulation interventions Be present and active in the residential milieu — building rapport with residents, modeling therapeutic interventions, and shaping treatment in real time alongside direct care staff Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans for each client Collaborate with on-site clinicians, psychiatry, and nursing in daily and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation Participate in on-call rotation and 24-hour crisis response as needed What We’re Looking For Must Have: Master’s or Doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or MFT Active CA license: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD 2+ years of clinical experience in residential or inpatient behavioral health settings — comfort with the milieu is essential Strong background in trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities (DBT, CBT, ACT, or similar) Experience with neurodivergent populations — ASD, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or related presentations Knowledge of ethical and legal standards, including mandated reporting Ability to work one weekend day per week Preferred: 3+ years in adolescent residential or psychiatric care Familiarity with Safe & Sound Protocol, PEERS, Interoception, or Polyvagal-informed practice (training provided for all) Familiarity with family systems work and care coordination About Muir Wood We provide trauma-informed, relationship-centered residential treatment for teens ages 12–17 struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. Our multidisciplinary team — therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and youth counselors — works together to help adolescents and families heal.